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| 2021 | |
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Game | Mobile Legends: Bang Bang |
| Location |  Philippines |
| Dates | August 27–October 24, 2021 |
| Administrator | Moonton |
| Venue(s) |
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| Teams | 8 |
| Purse | US$150,000 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Blacklist International (2nd title) |
| 1st runners-up | ONIC Philippines |
| 2nd runners-up | Smart Omega |
| MVP | Salic "Hadji" Imam (Blacklist International) |
The MPL-Philippines Season 8 was the eight iteration of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) of the Philippines. The season ran from August 27, 2021, and ended on the conclusion of the Grand Finals on October 24, 2021.[1] Season 8 was the fourth online tournament in MPL Philippines primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The season was known for its shift to the franchise-based setup system and that numerous franchises would be added on by the league.[2] The season concluded with Blacklist International winning the season's championship defeating ONIC Philippines in the best-of-seven grand final series, 4–1,[3] to win back-to-back MPL championships and becoming the second team to do this in league history. The first to do it was the Sunsparks, winning both titles for Seasons 4 and 5.[4]
- ^ Vistek. "Schedule – Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Philippines". ph-mpl.com. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ Coloma, Angela (July 14, 2021). "Mobile Legends: MPL-PH shifts to 'franchise-based' setup ahead of Season 8". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ "Mobile Legends: Blacklist International crowned as the champions of MPL-PH Season 8". GamingonPhone. October 24, 2021. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ INQUIRER.net. "Sunsparks Becomes Back to Back MLBB Champions in MPL-PH S5". esports.inquirer.net. Retrieved December 23, 2021.